Cinematic Camera Angles & Movement
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- Опубліковано 8 вер 2024
- Some ideas for cinematic filmmaking techniques.
Watch more behind the scenes: • Making a Short Film
See the finished short film: • "Two Wrongs" - Short Film
BTS Filming - David Williamson
Host and Creator - Simon Cade
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TWO WRONGS:
Directed by - Simon Cade
Produced by - Carl Mason (www.clfilms.co.uk)
Written by - Johann Farhan
Mark - Oliver Heald ( / oliheald )
Connor - Deon Lee-Williams ( / deon_rswt )
Pete - Sam Glen ( / samglen )
Dealer - Lewis Brown
Customer 1 - Naithan Ariane ( / naithanariane )
Customer 2 - Ryan Clayton
Connor's Mate 1 - Luke Orechoff
Connor's Mate 2 - Lukas Becker
Connor's Mate 3 - Paul Keighron
Pete's Mate - Ross Doran
Director of Photography - JP Caldeano ( / cinematicj )
1st Assistant Director - Wayne Bentley ( www.callboxdiar...)
Casting Director - Rebecca Jenner
Sound Recordist - Kristian Edwards (www.manchesters...)
Boom Operator - Danny Feng
Costume Designer - Emily Cooper
Production Assistant - Anton Arenko
Behind the Scenes - David Williamson
Editor - Simon Cade
Asst. Dialogue Editor - Samuel Jacintho
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To engage the audience more, why not allow a bit more time for the actors to develop the characters, also allowing for quiet, silent moments where we just SEE what the character feels by the way he sits, stands, or does something simple. Brando's advice for actors was "Just because someone shouts 'action' doesn't mean you have to do something."... Your short film is visually great but does feel a bit rushed in places.
+nictheartist I like the sound of this a lot - thank you for this constructive advice, definitely worth thinking about :)
+nictheartist Good point. The entire movie Drive was basically like this. Conveyed so much emotion with so little action.
People always say this and I understand what they mean about character and plot being everything, but effective cinematography helps hugely to develop a character and subtlety explain their psychology. No good director just lines up a mid shot each every scene. When done well, style is substance.
You have a good point I agree with you, but don’t forget here he’s trying to explain angles and movements rather than a storyline
Kinda late and new to this channel, but your comment finally pieced together for me on why directors should take a few acting classes. Because maybe at this point in time he didn't know how it felt to be on the other side of the camera and how long it takes to actually get into character, especially for novice actors, in turn he's just worried about getting the film and script across AS IS.
I just saw one of his more recent videos and the sound guy from his crew was making sure the actors knew their lines down to the T, and it baffled me because as an actor myself, I know how it feels to not have wiggle room with the script. No matter what way you put it, just because we HAVE conversations everyday, doesn't mean we know how to write it just as naturally, it takes a LOT OF PRACTICE to do that, and even when you're able to like the greats, they know how to leave wiggle room within the script while at the same time for the actors to wiggle during shooting too. So I was shocked to see how he just accepted how the sound guy was "controlling" the actors, yet he's trying to figure out how to get his CHARACTERS across more.
These videos really make me want to start filmmaking myself. So many ideas! :O
me too
Then start. Grab your phone and shoot
I just have, under another account, right here. =D
-Seanerzat (in case that wasn't obvious)
Me too! I really want to try filmaking, espeicailly having a go at using a camera, but I'm just afraid I won't be good enough.
@@blueish5063it don’t hurt to try none ya know…
Wow. This video has helped me a lot. Im thinking of creating my first short film soon so Im defiantly going to binge watch all of your videos!
i'm glad! go for it, as soon as you've made the first one, you'll start learning fast
Look forward to finding them lol❤
So how did it go
This is the stuff critics love! And I love it too. I really like to see the motivation for different camera techniques being story driven.
You clearly put a lot of creative thought into making this film. Great work buddy :)
Every time you upload a video, I'm like "YES, A NEW VIDEO SO I CAN LEARN!!!!"
+nathaniel Lennon I know! Me too! I'm sure many of us think the same thing.
69 likes i aint clicing like = )
Very insightful, Simon, I like where you went with the idea. A lot of young filmmakers like to say" Rules were meant to be broken." And use this as excuse to never learn the rules and techniques of good storytelling. The truth is, you have to learn the rules and techniques and know how properly use them, before you can "break" them. I feel you understand this better than most. Looking forward to your next video.
I love your composure. Dramatic, without showing much emotion, but informational and assertive.
its about time someone did something other than "HEY HEY GUYS"
Great job discussing the meaning behind these shots. I love hearing directors speak about their shot choices, and the psychological effect behind those choices. I feel like all filmmakers in one way or another choose their shots based on the effect they'll have, even though they may not even think as deeply about it.
Truly a big thanks for these. I have been out of the game for almost a year, and I professionally shot music videos and had my own company for a few. I'm only 22, so it keeps things relatable. Aside from that. These have really helped me get back into the things I was originally taught when I was first producing at 14 and 15 before I started my own company at 18. I honestly lost a good touch of what I had when it came to filming because I only did music from 19-21. These guides are really a big help since I've been getting back into shorts, features, a new series, games and the like.
So Thanks Simon. Means the world. Long message, but filled with honesty. Haha.
I think your next films goal is very good.
Intimacy is what draws people in, what makes us care, what makes the protagonist and the antagonist interesting.
Can you also show intimacy in places, objects, animals etc.?
Thanks you for that concise and detailed explanation of the creative reasoning behind your choices. I've never seen anything as nicely detailed explaining the creativity behind what is being done. And that is what is missing from so many teachings. Thanks, it was outstanding. :)
BTW, this is the kind of video I prefer. What you did creatively and why. The why is extremely important. For me, it doesn't matter if it worked or not. Why you made the creative decisions is what I really want to know.
Glad that you post these BTS videos so we could learn more about your choices for your short film. Your short film is looking better and better with each vid!
Thank You Simon, for making these behind the scene videos... these behind Simon videos...! Very true and factual. SFS: Simon's Film School...!
This was actually the most helpful video I've ever watched. I'm entering a video into a silent film competition soon, so I know that I really need to make use of the camera angles when I record. This was exactly what I needed to help me!
A ton of people are hating on his short film because of the story, but they are forgetting what he was there to mainly do, which is direct. It looks nice, it sounds nice, its great. Yes the story is a little too fast, but its a short (4 minute) film. You can only do so much in that much time, thats why feature films are and hour and a half plus! I think Simon did an amazing job and it has really inspired myself as a film maker.
It's really awesome how much I actually learn from your videos..but what's even better is the way you actually teach me those things. I believe you 're a great storyteller and you can teach, everything you know, so good.
I appreciate you sharing that process, it's fun to learn with you!
Film psychology! I enjoy how you are willing to venture outside of conventions and boring stock film school text book spoon fed crap. To be blunt I understood the film more when you explained it here in this video. But when I saw it, I did feel the feelings you intended to make us feel which means your careful planning and camera staging payed off. Thanks Simon
Man I love your videos. I use a t3i for UA-cam, but now that I am moving into freelancing I felt the pressure to spend a couple thousand on something new. Your videos definitely inspired me to keep the t3i. It's amazing what good lighting and coloring can do for video; the camera is such a small part. Anyway, this is kind of off topic, but I wanted to let you know that I really appreciate your work. Keep it up, Simon!
I'm impressed you pulled this hole thing off and how many ideas and thoughts you put in into this movie. Well done!
These are the little things that no film maker talks about! Most of them give very shallow tips like how to move the camera but doesn't really explain how it fits into a narrative.
Please do more of such videos! We need someone who can break down the artistry for us!
Simon I love how you focus on the basic cores of filmmaking instead of jumping around technology and reviewing editing tricks like film riot does. You're more helpful than they are even if you less subs
I appreciate the way you're breaking all of these component of filmmaking down into short easy to understand segments. Thanks so much Simon!
Surely a lot of newbies and aspiring filmmakers learned something from this video.
Simon, thank you for another great video, you don't know how much this helps me to get more ideas and motivation do make videos.
weird thought: this 'documentary' about your short film is kinda more valuable and interesting than the short film itself. It's sooo good.
Ah ha! I wondered how you got the smooth move around the bar - a gimbal. I had previously thought a dolly or some sort of really smooth handholding...I guess I was partially right. I'm a Stanley Kubrick "locked down camera" type and I suppose I don't use motion (a moving camera) as much as I should. I think you've used motion very wisely here - sparingly, and to great effect! A constantly moving camera can be tedious - a bit of flash for the sake of flash - often to spice up otherwise lackluster materiel - and a sign that something's missing. You put real thought into your film and it shows!
You made pretty solid decisions. It's important as a director that you think about the story and how to support it visually through the blocking, staging, and camera work. You have to make the best choice you can in the time and place you are in. If you do this consistently, your camera work will have supported the story. If the script, acting, and lighting are up to snuff then you'll probably end up making a film that closely resembles your vision. Planning is key!
Great locations, 25 years ago the office block, where you filmed around the back, was where I worked fresh out of college, HoneyWell Bull. I think it's perfect you chose it in it's current run-down state and with the train line behind, sets a brilliant mood for the scene. You explain yourself really well, like the "Attenborough" of the DSLR world :) Great work!
+Gadget John no way, that's so cool that you used to work there! :)
it's so interesting hearing you talk about your film like this. i feel like i'm learning a lot! :) thank you!
Using your videos to make good camera angles in machinimas so much i've learned
Thanks dude probably the best filmmaking channel on UA-cam
I had no idea the thought that went into camera angles for setting the mood... You are so talented..you are going to go far.
You are honestly the best Simon. I discovered your channel last week and I've been watching a few of your videos every day and they're not only educational, but inspirational. Like, I especially love how you usually close your videos with like a little bit of "film making wisdom". Just great work. Keep it up! :)
+ArtificialMeat that means alot, I'm glad you're finding them helpful :)
I like your idea of still camera based on character not knowing their goal and stop moving towards their goal. Likewise, I like your idea of camera movement to express the characters movement towards their goal and to show emotional tension of the scene with handheld movement. Another great idea you share is two shot to express equality between the characters and single and over the shoulder shots to express separation between the characters.
One of the best camera movements can you find in the film The Revenant. I love steadycam and oneshots and in the Revenant their are combined.
( Sorry, for my bad english )
I'm not even interested in filming stuffs but I really enjoy watching your videos, they're very educational and not boring
Amazing. Metaphor is one of my favorite techniques to use in filming, especially with cinematography. Seeya next week, Simon.
I love the way you think! SO creative, passionate, and inspiring! Thank you SO MUCH for sharing your creativity and techniques, and for being willing to take the time out and share with us all!
Hei DSLR Guide! I'm from Indonesian. I found you in youtube. After i see your videos, i very very like your videos! Because this channel disccusion full about film making! Awesome Channel 👍
As a Cinematographer I couldn't agree more! Very good way to work! :)
This is my favorite vid of yours! I spent so long looking for it again and I finally found it!
Thank you so much for making these videos, please continue to upload and share! You're awesome!
So glad this channel has really started to take off
These are great tips, I like how it's metaphorical for what is happening.
wow this is absolutely amazing
helped me better understand the director's intent in portraying characters and relationships -- i never knew there was so purpose behind it
we're studying a film in english and our teacher didn't teach us anything about all this
very high quality video!
173,501 subscribers and 6,543,598 views don't lie. I'd say ou are doing very well Simon. Thanks for all your effort.
This is possibly my favourite channel. Can't wait to start filming
Same here. I will buy my dsrl in 2 days and im SOOO EXITED.
Really interesting ways you've approached your shots, great to see such careful choice of shots and movement to influence the story!
Have to say your videos are excellent. I have learned a lot of stuff that I (foolishly) thought I knew. Keep it up.
Great point at the end. IMHO the approach you describe in this actually gets in the way of the story. Limiting yourself to shot-reverse only to show conflict is madness. Conflict is very apparent in and of itself, wherever the camera is. I would've loved to see the protagonist's reaction to the gun dealer's warning. Without it, and then slam cutting to his "ring entrance" down the sodium orange alley of the final conflict, the "don't use it" point is moot to the protagonist and thus to us the audience.
I wasted 3 years at film school when I was younger trying to pull similar clever contrivances together when I should've been using basic film language to tell my protagonist's story. Lot's of coverage - EVERY character beat in wide and close. If anything you owe it to the actors, and could offer unused close-ups for their reels in a collaborative + expenses agreement. Focus on being a solid craftsmen first and the art and individuality will come organically over time.
+BentonSurvive you make a very valid point, which is kind of what I was alluding to in the conclusion of this episode - without the foundation of understanding character & audience perception, these cinematography ideas aren't much use. Definitely realising that coverage / character reactions are a big part of that :) thanks for the feedback !
Man, I'm so grateful I found your channel. I've been binge watching like mad. It's really inspiring me. I have some projects I'll be working on these coming months and I'm just loving a lot of what you have to share. Good refreshers, and new ideas I've never thought about. Brilliant stuff.
Hello I'm from Brazil and I am learning a lot from your videos . Thank you for passing on their knowledge :)
Thanks for showing us the "core" of your film making
Hey, Simon! Great video! Thanks for the tips!
You share such simple ideas but with a great philosophy behind it.
I felt compeled to try these techniques asap, and perhaps develop some of my own.
The act of sharing this knowledge with so many people is so beautiful.
You're making a lot of filmmakers improve in this amazing business.
You got a subscriber and a fan for life!
Keep up the great work!
Cheers from Brazil!
+Pedro Luft so glad to hear this :)
Your videos are always very helpful, thanks for making such amzing tutorials.
3 years school is all in these 5 mins
ikr. This guy is awesome!
Genius ideas.iam sure I would have never thought about that
So much thought to the details.
RESPECT!
just started my own youtube channel and i am so so happy i came across your channel!
good info, I get excited when I see that you have posted a new video I always learn something valuable.
I love the idea/ concept behind the camera movement, definitely something to bear in mind for future projects!
Oh wow... that was just beautiful... I had no idea you put that much thought into it... makes me cry :'3
Your videos are always one of my inspirations. I hope you keep working and doing great stuff like this or like your shortfilms. And of course I've learned too much from you. Thanks for all this :D
Absolutely brilliant , Cheers.
I love that you are thinking about each shot as it fits into the whole. It's like you most valuable filmmaking tool is your brain, do you have any tech specs on it:D
Simon, you are amazing! I love how you approach each shot and think of creative ways to tell your story. Keep it up!
I literally watch ALL your videos.
Thanks so much for this video I have an assignment for my film making class and it is working with movement and chasing sense so yeah this helped so much you are amazing.❤️😃
+yasmin Baraket glad it could help :)
Great video! Some of the people below are entirely too harsh. Your videos help loads of people, you'll probably get bigger and better with each project you do!
Awesome breakdown 👌I’ve always been curious about camera movements and their meaning
Thanks a lot! Really opened up a new way of thinking and approaching scenes and composition. Inspirational!
Can't wait for your next short!
Great message Simon!
Simon, it would be great if you could make a video on how to speak to the audience through the language of editing.
love the time and effort you put into these videos, we learn soo much from these :)
video after video you get more awesome and awesomer!!! congratulations Simon
great video, explanation and execution. really created an interest for your own work too. keep killing it 👏🏻
Well done! I love your content and progress, and how your content just keep getting better and better! Keep it up!
Oh boy, all were gonna be seeing is this short film until summer
Find these videos so helpful thank you for the excellent work.
Great work Simon, your channel is inspiring and helpful. Keep up the good work and disregard the haters-- no amount of bad critique can overshadow the work you do and valuable experience you get doing it.
thanks Alekh, that means a lot :)
Great advice and awesome video as always!
Simon this is your best video yet! Keep it up man!
+Justin Lombardi Gaming and Movies thanks Justin, glad you liked it :)
This is really really good! You are amazing Simon.
The problem I have is believing what I'm seeing. Besides a short film called "Grape Soda". I don't find any short film made by people on youtube to be believable. All I see are people trying to do what ever it is they're doing. What I'm struggling with now going into this is achieving something that I have made to feel like an actual movie from a studio. And what seems to be the best way to me is to do exactly the opposite of the "film look/cinematic look". I find it makes the YT short films to be even more unbelievable because they're trying to be believable.
Thanks for reading
+The Zedd Productions 'Grape Soda' is great :) you make a very valid point - trying to copy the big screen films might not be the best way to approach it.
DSLRguide yih
+Arnold Williams bs, dont generalize THIS effing much
+The Zedd Productions It's highly debatable. It's really hard to look/be "cinematographic" without mastery. And it may be better to not try to look "cinematrographic" until you're very good. BUT ... you can't do it if you don't try and you can't try if you can't fail.
Laurent Laborde I hope you stick around my channel for a short called "Pink Whip" and let me know if it works
Thanks so much... I've been watching your videos a lot of time ago... And they are very helpfull.
this really helped out a hella lot! thank you, this advice is perfect for the short I'm preparing to film!
Great video Simon really helpful! Also, I wonder how much you've spent on apples since the start of your channel...
+MEMES ARE REPULSIVE I'm a big fan of the apple bit too! That is a good question! LOL!
Perfect explanation and important theories, thanks
I admire ur knowledge man, thanx for sharing these videos
very interesting! i don't agree with your choices entirely but I think the most exciting part is that we could both shoot the same scenes in very different ways
+ALWood exactly :)
you should do videos man, you're super good at doing things with cameras and stuffs !
So clever, and so well explained! I love how much thought you put in to how you shoot, and also how you explain it.
It's lucky you don't post more than once a week - it takes a while to digest the ideas you present each time! And then there's the lifetime of implementing them... :-)
Seems to be a few haters... the Zedd Productions thread and the Creatrix # Visuals thread specifically.... but a quick check finds ALL of their followers and views combined don't add up to 1% of DSLRguide.... everybody has their opinion and I respect that. Those who can't like to criticize .... film and restaurant critics are the biggest groups ... sad day...keep up the good work Simon
Thank you. You've helped me learn something new
I never thought about camera angles like this before
love hearing about these decisions, so clever, reminds me a lot of english lit in the analysis of these decisions for effect
+oDSPcollins haha i.imgur.com/QWGrU.jpg
+DSLRguide hahahaha, it's not always that much bs though :P
What a great job, biggest fan man
I love this!! I will use this in my film!!